Sleighing scene

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Channel: Library of Congress · 2010 · Education

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SUMMARY
A view of a snow-covered road in Central Park. A variety of horse-drawn sleighs ride by the camera from both directions. Only two pedestrians appear.

From a contemporary Edison film company catalog: SLEIGHING SCENE. Unbehangen [code for telegraphic orders]. A view taken on the West Side Drive in Central Park. Shows a continuous stream of handsome rigs and turnouts passing in both directions. Pedestrians watch the gay carnival. 50 feet. $7.50.

NOTES
Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 16Dec1898; 73462.
Location: West Side Drive, Central Park, New York, N.Y.

SUBJECTS
Sleighing--New York (State)--New York.
Sleighs--New York (State)--New York.
Horse-drawn vehicles--New York (State)--New York.
Pedestrians--New York (State)--New York.
Winter--New York (State)--New York.
Central Park (New York, N.Y.)
Actuality--Short.

RELATED NAMES
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)

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